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Thanks for your open words and the story told. It may be an inspiration for others. I am 42 years old. I do not have issues with alcohol, or without it. My addiction is more internet and games, which cost me sleep. I am fighting it now step by step and hope to make it one day, so I do not have a bad feeling when I go to bed between 10 and 11 pm, when I need to get up at 6am.

Hey, thanks for stopping by.
I know the issue with internet and games especially very well. I've spent way more time in my life on these things than I care to admit. When I quit alcohol, video games were the first thing to fill the void and even up until today, I struggle with getting them out of my live or at least keeping the time spent om them in check.

Your first paragraph could not have resonated with me more, my old friend.
I commend you and your efforts on this journey. It reminds me of a short, sweet song I discovered recently called 'Life's Incredible Again'. It's amazing to think how long we actually perpetuate this state of being on life support, while functioning and maintaining a believable facade. I seem to still be somewhere in the middle of my struggle, with a similar up/down and lack of energy/interest. And I've gone a great long while without posting on Hive. Still nothing all year, but I wanted to change that today.

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this comment, I really appreciate it and I'm happy to hear from you!
Looking back, life sure was easier when I didn't even realize in how bad of a situation I've put myself. But the struggle is worth it and eventually things do get better.
All the best and a lot of strength to you for your own journey!